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Oct 9, 2026
Nov 16, 2026
IFB-27045 is an invitation for bids from Baltimore City Public Schools for door hardware replacement at various schools. The notice identifies the solicitation as BPM059266 and states it was issued on October 9, 2026. Bids are due November 16, 2026; this is a procurement solicitation, not a grant program.
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Nov 12, 2026
This IFB seeks qualified contractors to replace interior and exterior steel doors, frames, and associated hardware at Baltimore City Public Schools locations, including Northern Building #402 and Mergenthaler Vocational Technical HS #410. Work includes removal and installation of doors and frames, compliant security and fire-rating features, hardware sets and keying machines, project records, and sustainable-design requirements. The notice lists a pre-bid conference on October 19, 2026, questions due October 26, 2026, and a closing date of November 12, 2026.
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Nov 16, 2026
Baltimore City Public Schools is soliciting an Invitation for Bid for door and hardware upgrades at Harlem Park, Francis M Wood, and BSA. The work covers upgrading doors and hardware at those school sites, including Harlem Park Building #078. The solicitation is identified as IFB-27044 / BPM059248 and is due November 16, 2026.
Key metrics and characteristics
City
The city where this buyer is located.
Baltimore
Enrollment
Total student enrollment.
76,807
NCES ID
National Center for Education Statistics identifier.
2400090
Number of Schools
Total number of schools in the district.
150
Total Staff
Total number of staff members.
10,874.73
Highest Grade
Highest grade level offered.
Grade 12
Procurement Hell Score
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62 / 100
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This is a five-year School Bus Requirements Contract between the Baltimore City Board of School Commissioners and First Student, Inc., for providing school bus transportation services to City Schools pupils. The contract, effective from July 1, 2018, to June 30, 2023, has a maximum aggregate amount not to exceed $7,596,072. It outlines services, payment terms, reporting requirements, insurance, indemnification, and includes provisions for liquidated damages, termination, and compliance with various laws and regulations.
This contract details a student transportation agreement between the Baltimore City Board of School Commissioners (City Schools) and Freedom Taxicab, LLC. Effective from February 28, 2024, to June 30, 2027, it outlines the provision of taxicab services to students as a requirements contract, with annual payments not exceeding $1,000,000.00. The agreement covers service scope, personnel, vehicles, data privacy, and includes provisions for liquidated damages for non-compliance.
This Student Transportation Contract is between the Baltimore City Board of School Commissioners (City Schools) and The Independent Taxi Association, Inc., for the provision of taxicab services. Effective from February 28, 2024, to June 30, 2027, it operates as a requirements contract with an annual payment cap of $1,000,000.00. The agreement outlines the scope of services, payment terms, detailed general articles (T&Cs), liquidated damages, data privacy requirements, and stipulations regarding personnel and vehicles, all based on the Invitation for Bids (IFB-23034).
This contract is for student transportation services provided by WHC MD, LLC dba zTrip to the Baltimore City Public School System, effective from April 10, 2024, to June 30, 2027, with a maximum aggregate payment of $600,000.00. It details service scope, payment terms, liquidated damages, and comprehensive general articles covering legal, operational, and data privacy requirements.
This Amendment No. 3, effective March 19, 2025, between the Baltimore City Board of School Commissioners and Amplify Education, Inc., modifies their original contract from June 9, 2021. It formalizes an agreement for Amplify Education to analyze confidential student iReady math benchmark and attendance data for the 2023-2024 and 2024-2025 school years to evaluate the effectiveness of Amplify Math Tutoring. The amendment specifies the data to be used and its purpose, while affirming that all other terms of the original contract remain unchanged.
Board meetings and strategic plans from Baltimore City Public Schools
The Policy Committee meeting centered on the proposed revisions to Policy EGD, which covers internet safety and the acceptable use of technology. Key discussion topics included establishing clear definitions for prohibited and authorized technology use, ensuring compliance with data privacy and cybersecurity laws, and updating social media guidelines to differentiate between organizational and personal accounts. The committee also addressed new requirements for staff email signatures and conducted an extensive review of the role of artificial intelligence in schools. The discussion on AI emphasized the need for clear guidance on instructional usage, student and teacher liability, transparency with families, and the potential impact on student privacy and mental health. Additionally, protocols for the issuance, care, and proper disposal of school-issued devices were discussed.
The committee reviewed the behavioral threat assessment compliance report, detailing its policy background, collaborative efforts, and legal requirements. Discussion included updates on the implementation of CAStack training provided to school-based teams and district-level staff. The committee also planned a thematic approach for upcoming meetings, focusing on key strategic goals including student wholeness, safety, attendance, professional learning, and school portfolio strategy.
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The board conducted a roll call to open the special meeting. Following the opening, a motion was made and approved to enter into a closed session as permitted by the Open Meetings Act. The closed session was scheduled to address matters related to threatened or pending litigation, seek advice of counsel, discuss negotiations and personnel, and fulfill the board's administrative and quasi-judicial functions.
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